Carthe

Carthe is located on the northern tip of Aerendwel in the coastal lowlands, and is perched on an imposing cliff. The terrain surrounding Carthe is a hilly mixture of craggy rock outcroppings and grassy fields. While not overly arid, the climate necessitates irrigation for many of the surrounding settlements. Over generations of working with and living surrounded by stone, the people have developed a natural affinity for it and are considered the best miners and smelters in Aerendwel. A network of mines dating back generations, many cleared out and abandoned, lie beneath the surface. It's location leaves Carthe prone to problems with kite dragons which nest around the rocky cliff faces. But the creatures are more bothersome than dangerous as they are accustomed to the city residents.